FUL - Seasonal Maintenance Worker

National Park Service; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in San Juan, PR is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform recurring building and utility maintenance and support journeymen. The seasonal entry-on-duty period runs March–July 2027, with a pay range of $22.56–$26.31 per hour.

Responsibilities include general maintenance across facilities, grounds, trails, and related tasks, along with safety compliance and documentation. Applicants should be prepared to operate tools and equipment and work under supervision within WG-06/07

Qualifications

• No substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
• Must meet agency qualifications for seasonal maintenance work.
• Open to qualified applicants per Special Authorities hiring path.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair across facilities, structures, grounds, trails and other developed areas using hand/power tools and equipment.
• Carry out painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, grounds maintenance, custodial work and general tasks as appropriate to the grade.
• Follow work orders, safety rules and procedures; document completed work or identified needs.
• Operate routine maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment used to move personnel, supplies, and materials.
• Assist higher-graded workers and provide basic guidance on maintenance methods and tools.

Job description

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Worker is to perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-San Juan National Historic Site is March - July 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the Maintenance Worker Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Perform maintenance and repair work involving facilities, structures, grounds, trails, and other developed areas using a variety of hand tools, power tools, materials, vehicles, and equipment. Perform painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, grounds maintenance, custodial work, and other general maintenance activities appropriate to the grade level.

Follow work orders, instructions, safety requirements, and established procedures to complete assigned maintenance work and document completed work or identified maintenance needs. Operate and perform routine maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment used to transport personnel, supplies, materials, tools, and equipment and to accomplish maintenance activities.

Additional WG-06 Duties Perform routine repairs and installations involving building components, fixtures, facilities, and developed areas using established trade practices and techniques. Perform maintenance and repair work involving multiple trade areas such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, roofing, grounds maintenance, or related maintenance work.

Measure, lay out, cut, fit, assemble, install, adjust, or repair materials and components in accordance with work orders, drawings, specifications, or established procedures. Operate and maintain power tools and motorized equipment, such as chainsaws, grounds-maintenance equipment, light trucks, or ATVs, as required to accomplish maintenance, trail, vegetation, or project work.

Additional WG-07 Duties Diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance and repair problems involving buildings, structures, equipment, utilities, grounds, and other developed assets, and determine appropriate repair or replacement methods. Determine repair needs and select appropriate methods, materials, tools, and equipment to complete maintenance and repair assignments involving multiple trades.

Interpret work orders, specifications, sketches, diagrams, basic blueprints, and other technical instructions to determine work requirements and sequence of operations. Perform more complex maintenance, repair, installation, and preservation work involving building components, fixtures, utilities, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, or other maintenance trades.

Provide basic technical guidance to lower-graded workers by explaining or demonstrating maintenance methods, materials, tools, equipment, and work techniques.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $22.56 – $26.31/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Special Authorities' hiring path.